TeamSpeak 3 allows you to communicate with others in a manner similar to a video chat using Voice Over IP technology. it's likely to crash if the program is damaged, or if you're using a computer that doesn't contain the minimum hardware required to run it. If TeamSpeak 3 crashes constantly while you use the voice communication features, a few troubleshooting guidelines can lead you to solve the problem quickly.

Compatibility

TeamSpeak 3 usually crashes if the computer you're using doesn't meet the program's system requirements. TeamSpeak 3 is compatible with Windows and Mac OS X operating systems; however, the computer must contain at least 128MB of memory, and 512MB or more is recommended. In addition, an Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon XP, PowerPC G4 or G5 or an Intel processor or newer CPU is required to improve the program's performance. At least 50MB of disk space is needed to install the program. If you manage to install the program on a computer with inadequate resources, it is likely to crash.

Damage

In some cases, TeamSpeak 3 crashes if one or more of its files are damaged or missing. This happens if you accidentally delete one or more of the program's files or if an installed program interferes with it. If TeamSpeak 3 isn't performing optimally, uninstall it and reinstall a new copy to repair damaged or missing files.

Crash Dump

When TeamSpeak 3 crashes, the program stores a crash dump, a report that provides information about what caused the crash. If TeamSpeak 3 continues to crash even after you install a new copy, double-click "Computer" to launch Windows Explorer. If you open the C: drive, and then open the Documents folder, you should see the crash dump file. Post the dump file on the TeamSpeak forum and include a description of what you were doing before the program crashed. Once posted, TeamSpeak provides solutions to solve the problem. Solutions vary depending on the information contained in the dump file.

Recommendations

Before using TeamSpeak, verify that it is compatible with the program or application you want to use it with or you'll run into problems. The program can be integrated with online games, virtual worlds and educational programs, but not every application has TeamSpeak 3 built-in support.

About the Author

Kefa Olang has been writing articles online since April 2009. He has been published in the "Celebration of Young Poets" and has an associate degree in communication and media arts from Dutchess Community College, and a bachelor's degree in broadcasting and mass communication from the State University of New York, Oswego.